Mr. Bradshaw took a liking to Manley’s handsome features and impeccable

manners. “Manley, it’s been a while. You should come over for a cup of coffee

sometime.”

“Sure!” Manley replied with a light smile.

Mr. Scott was pleased to see Manley’s composure and was about to speak

when someone called out, “Manley Scott!”

Manley turned to see Lance approaching, his smile fading slightly, expecting an

apology. His voice turned cold, “What do you want?”

Lance had changed into fresh clothes, but his face was still marred by two

missing teeth, giving him an awkward appearance. His face was flushed with

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embarrassment as he stared at Manley, too scared to speak, yet feeling he

couldn’t remain silent.

Jonathan’s threatening words echoed in his mind; if he didn’t follow his

instructions, his whole family would suffer the consequences.

and conflicted gaze,

“What’s the matter?”

wind, Lance blurted out

silent, as if someone had hit the pause button

a full minute, there was utter

dark green, “Are you out

at Manley, his speech whistling

pitiful, “Manley, I really like you. Give me a

everyone heard him clearly,

Scott family’s young

“Who would’ve thought!”

handsome,

very same people who had been praising Manley alongside Mr.

Mr. Bradshaw,

had he just

his daughter wasn’t even there

sour as he glared at Manley, “What

now.

Australia!”

“I’ll explain later!”

and, grabbing Lance, started to

“Manley—”

one more word, and I swear I’ll end

pale, his whole body trembling, and

another word.

him out of the banquet

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